Industrial Designer-Fabricator

About the Role Join GE Vernova as an Industrial Designer-Fabricator within the Lean Manufacturing team. You will reverse-engineer prototypes into production-ready manufacturing plans and help bridge conceptual design with manufacturing execution to deliver cleaner, more efficient power technology.

What You'll Do

• Reverse engineer prototypes and existing machine components to create production-ready technical drawings and build plans.
• Maintain clear records of design intent, fabrication revisions, and project progress for multiple production support system builds.
• Modify existing designs to enhance safety, performance, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate across departments to support continuous improvement efforts throughout the facility.
• Support rapid ideation processes during kaizen events through fabrication of physical system mockups.
• Manage consumable product inventory and equipment maintenance in the prototyping workshop.
• Promote 5S culture while assisting in staff training and other in-house workshops.

What We're Looking For

• HS Diploma or GE required.
• Formal education in 3D modeling, Industrial Design, or a related field, or at least 5 years of experience in fabrication and machining.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, including part modeling, drawings, and assemblies, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with MDI programming on HAAS mills and hands-on fabrication using manual equipment such as mills, lathes, bandsaws, and table saws.
• Demonstrated use of precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges, with working knowledge of GD&T principles.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and terminology, with a demonstrated commitment to safe industrial practices.
• Ability to operate manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, FDM/SLA 3D printers, and a variety of power and hand tools.
• Ability to perform occasional TIG welding, electrical and pneumatic systems installation, and material handling activities including lifting and bending.
• Eligibility to work in the United States (on-site) and willingness to comply with export control requirements.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Mastercam workflow.
• Experience implementing or maintaining electrically or pneumatically operated systems.
• Experience supporting Design-for-Manufacturability projects.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• A practical, hands-on mindset with the ability to translate unconventional concepts into functional, high-quality solutions.

Compensation & Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a competitive compensation package along with medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach; and Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays.
• New hires receive two weeks of annual vacation (pro-rated based on start date).
• This is an on-site role in Parsippany, NJ; relocation assistance is not provided. GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate or modify benefit plans at any time.